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J297 TBW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,639 mi
Last recorded182,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 TBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 182,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 182,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 178,348 miles

corrosion on fuel lines

long parking brake travel

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 169,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 143,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 143,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rubbing on offside rear coil spring

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 131,448 miles

engine oil leaking

engine oil low

play staring in o/s/f pitman arm

rear disc pads low

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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J297 TBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J297 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J297 TBW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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